MEMBER NEWS

WBL is proud to support a network of driven, successful women. Each month we feature an interview with one or more of our members in our Member Spotlight series. We also welcome new additions to the WBL family, recognize member accomplishments in Here’s To Us, and showcase our sponsors’ white papers.

Member Spotlights | New Members | Here’s To Us | Sponsor White Papers

March Member Spotlight featuring Deb Gordon

The WBL Member Spotlight is a chance to get to know a fellow member of our network as she shares her background, experience, and insights as a leader in health care. This month, we are excited to feature Deb Gordon, Senior Managing Director, Korn Ferry Interim Executives Healthcare Practice. Deb has been a member of WBL since 2013. Deb Gordon is a Senior Managing Director with Korn Ferry Interim Executives Healthcare Practice. She works with clients on critical initiatives, leveraging an “executives on demand” model proven to be a strategic lever for business agility. A trusted advisor, Deb’s authentic approach to relationships

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Here’s To Us – March 2024

Here’s To Us recognizes the great work and accomplishments of all WBL members. To submit your news, click here.   DigitalDx Ventures, founded by Michele Colucci, was named one of the Top Women-Led Venture Firms by American Entrepreneurship Today. Karen Walker Johnson was appointed as Interim CEO of Clever Care Health Plan. Karen also joined the March of Dimes National Board of Trustees. Martha Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of AccendoWave, was recently appointed as an advisor to the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management. Martha was also recognized by the California Biotechnology Foundation as a leader making a difference in the biotech and life science industry in honor of Women’s

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February Member Spotlight featuring Melissa Hulke

The WBL Member Spotlight is a chance to get to know a fellow member of our network as she shares her background, experience, and insights as a leader in health care. This month, we are excited to feature Melissa Hulke, MBA, CPA, Market Development Officer, West Region, Aetna / CVS Health. Melissa has been a member of WBL since 2016. Melissa Hulke is the Market Development Officer for Aetna’s West Region, where she develops and leads the successful execution of strategic plans; implements management processes; evaluates operational performance; manages new business opportunities; identifies emerging markets and trends; and manages internal and

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Here’s To Us – February 2024

Here’s To Us recognizes the great work and accomplishments of all WBL members. To submit your news, click here.   Priya Bathija, Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, was featured on the Root of the Issue podcast, which shares the journeys of nationally recognized health equity advocates and their work to end disparities in access to healthcare and basic needs in America. Paurvi Bhatt joined the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers as President and Chief Impact Officer. Anne Doyle, CEO of Spark Living and Learning, was featured in a NIC Talks presentation on intergenerational senior living communities. Krista Dusil began a new role as CFO of Medica, a $6B non-profit health plan

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Sponsor White Papers – February 2024

UnitedHealth Group: America’s Health Rankings 2023 Annual Report America’s Health Rankings® recently published the 2023 Annual Report in partnership with the American Public Health Association. The report analyzes the latest state data that includes 87 measures from 28 different data sources. Disparities across nearly all measured demographic groups existed in chronic condition prevalence, and certain racial/ethnic groups experienced disparities in the management of diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases. Newport Healthcare: PrairieCare Becomes Only Organization in Minnesota to Hold ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Designation PrairieCare, one of the nation’s most innovative, fastest-growing psychiatric health systems, has joined a premier group of healthcare organizations to receive Pathway

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2023 Year in Review

What a year it’s been! As 2023 draws to a close, we are excited to share our annual year in review report with you. Take a look back at all we’ve accomplished in the past 12 months below. VIEW REPORT We hope you’ll take a few minutes to celebrate this impactful year as we look ahead to supporting our members further in 2024. We are excited to see what the new year brings to our incredible network of leaders! Have a restful next few weeks and be on the lookout for more from WBL in January.

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